Mel Giedroyc

Melanie Clare Sophie "Mel" Giedroyc (/ˈɡɛdrɔɪtʃ/) also known by the occasional stage name Emily Forest is an English presenter, actress and comedienne, best known for her comedy work with Sue Perkins, co-hosting series including Light Lunch for Channel 4, The Great British Bake Off for the BBC and chat show Mel and Sue for ITV.

Early life

Giedroyc was born in Epsom, Surrey and grew up in Leatherhead. Her father, an historian of Polish-Lithuanian descent from the princely Giedroyć family, came to England in 1947. She attended the independent Oxford High School, Oxford and later attended Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with a 2:2 degree in Italian language and literature.

Career

Television

Giedroyc has appeared in one episode of Gimme Gimme Gimme, playing a receptionist at a hotel. She was also a presenter on Channel 4's RI:SE. She narrated Celebrity Driving School in 2003. Some other ventures include being a contestant on the 2005 series of The Games, co-starring in the 2005 BBC One sitcom Blessed and co-presenting Richard Hammond's 5 O'Clock Show on ITV. Giedroyc was in one episode of The Vicar of Dibley.